About Us

Staff

Sara Boytim — Owner/Redken Certified HairColorist/Master Stylist

Sara, owner of Vita Bella Salon and Spa brings us over 35 years of experience and is a highly coveted Master Stylist in her region. She is a Redken Certified Hair Colorist, a Certified Pureologist, and previously a Redken Educator.

She is an expert in all different hair types- from curly to straight, thick to thin. She regularly attends National classes and seminars, including cutting and coloring classes at the Redken Exchange in New York City to provide a cutting edge look for each guest. She is a member of the Cosmetology Advisory Board at Polaris Career Center.

Sara has a genuine love for people and strives to give back to the community in any way possible. When Sara is not behind the chair she enjoys spending time with her family.

Angie Boytim — Stylist/Nail Tech/Makeup Artist

Angie Graduated from MCCC and is a Licensed Cosmetologist. She completed the Associates
Program in 2012.

She specializes in nail services, creative color, and finishing techniques. Her passion is customized
makeup applications and she has perfected the art of bridal and formal occasion makeup. From
fashion shows and special occasions, to day to day maintenance, Angie provides beautiful and unique
results. Often, she furthers her education through a multitude of classes and has attended cutting
classes at the Redken Exchange in New York City.

Angie’s smile and chatty personality adds warmth to the Vita Bella family. When she’s not working,
you can find her spending time with friends and family, and being a great mom to her son, Ryder!

Cortney Diem — Stylist/Waxing Tech

Cortney has over 5 years’ experience as a stylist and over 10 years in customer service. Her
flair for creative coloring and ideas for unique updos and cuts will assure each client a style perfectly
suited to them.

She is highly knowledgeable in all types of body waxing and has specialized in making the experience
comfortable and professional.

When away from Vita Bella, Cortney enjoys spending time with her son and daughter.

Livi Poghen — Stylist/Nail Tech

After graduating Brown Aveda Institute, Livi has taken it upon herself to become the
consummate professional. Her specialized talents include cutting, coloring, and updos, in which she
has trained all around the country. She has attended cutting and color classes at the Redken
Exchange in New York City and at the Redken Symposium in Las Vegas.

She strives to create distinctive looks for each individual client that are not only polished, but easy to
take of at home. She personally enjoys creating perfect wedding day or special occasion updos.

When Livi is not at the salon, you can find her spending time with her husband, mastering a new
recipe, or spending time with family and friends.

Lynette Kilbane — Hairstylist

With her over 30 years of experience, Lynette’s passion for the industry has continually grown. She is always taking cutting edge classes to improve her repertoire of techniques to bring her clients the best possible services. She is an expert in working with all different hair types from thin to curly to thick.

Through her thorough consultations, she’s sure to provide the haircut and color that most suits you. Her goal is for every guest to feel welcome and walk out in love with their new style.

When not at the salon, Lynette loves spending time with her family, friends and her dogs.

Trisha Vanicheck — Hairstylist/Nail Tech

Trish is well-versed in customer service skills and loves learning new techniques in our ever
growing industry.

With her advanced cosmetology license, she enjoys working with hair and makeup. Nail services are
one of Trish’s specialties, and she stays up to date on the newest products and nail art to deliver a
great result each time. Ask her about our Diamond Acrylic Nails!

In her spare time, Trish can be found spending quality time with her husband and three children.
She is very active in volunteer work for her daughter’s school and Girl Scout Troops, and likes going
to concerts with her husband on date night!

Megan Chonko— Hairstylist/Nail Tech/Waxing

Megan has over 5 years of experience in the beauty industry, where she has become a very
well-rounded stylist. She attended Brown Aveda Institute and graduated in 2012.

She has taken extensive continued education classes in men’s and women’s cutting. She is certified
in relaxation and hot stone massage and is sure to provide complete relaxation. Her creative hair
coloring skills are unsurpassed and she specializes in keratin smoothing treatment, which reduces
curl and frizz by 90%.

In her spare time, Megan is very active. She enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and family, and
helps take care of her 3 nieces. She is a disc-golf player and is very into fitness!

Ariel Zuber — Hairstylist/Nail Tech/Waxing

Makalla Bogardy — Assisant

Donna Yeary — Front Desk Associate

Donna truly enjoys working with people and has over 18 years of customer service and management experience. As a manager, she won regional and national awards.

Donna’s bubbly personality and great smile bring sunshine to the Vita Bella team. She will always make you feel welcome and leave you feeling bright no matter what the weather holds.

Donna loves big Italian style dinners and spending quality time with family & friends. She enjoys shooting pool for Lake Erie APA and Northcoast Tap leagues and recently traveled to participate in a national tournament in Las Vegas.

Paula Lewis — Front Desk Associate

Paula comes to us with over 30 years of experience in customer service. Her warm smile and calm demeanor are contagious. Her attention to detail will ensure you are taken care from the moment you call to book your appointment, until you walk out looking and feeling fabulous!

Paula is the perfect fit for adding professionalism and warmth as you walk through our doors.

In her spare time, Paula enjoys golfing and playing with her Westie, Toby

Granny Bella (Ruth Ali)

In loving memory of our Granny Bella. Ruth, you are beautiful, you are special, and you are in our thoughts and prayers! Granny Bella, as we all called her (Ruth or Mama Ali to everyone else) was, and continues to be the heart of Vita Bella. As Sara’s mother, she was loving, kind, and always there to lend an ear or a helping hand.

Granny was the best foil cutter, towel folder, and hair sweeper. She made you smile, laugh and you could feel her caring and warmth upon entering the salon. Her love of the salon atmosphere was contagious and she was a favorite of every client and employee.

When she wasn’t in the salon, Granny loved spending time with her family, friends and uplifting everyone that steps into her path. She is forever engraved in the hearts of everyone who had the honor to know her and she is with us, always.